Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in West Bend, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the West Bend, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Norman Jackson

Norman Jackson

Jul 7, 2013

Norman "Norm" L. Jackson went to be with his father on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the age of 48 years. Norm was born in Milwaukee on November 20, 1964 to Larry and Esther (nee Marnholtz) Jackson. He graduated from West Bend East High School, Class of 1983. Norm worked in removing asbestos and then became a steamfitter. He loved...

Bryan Ennis

Bryan Ennis

Jul 7, 2013

Bryan M. Ennis, age 28, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013. He was born in Menomonee Falls on September 14, 1984. He attended Slinger High School and currently worked as a baker at Hankerson's in West Bend. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his treasured children. Bryan loved fishing, golfing, skiing, disking, and baking. He is survived by...

Brian Ziegelbauer

Brian Ziegelbauer

Jul 6, 2013

Brian D. Ziegelbauer passed away due to a drowning accident on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the age of 36. Loving father to Michael and Holly. Cherished son of Dorothy Ziegelbauer (Schanilec) and Gerald (Theresa) Ziegelbauer. Brother of Ken (Tina) Ziegelbauer, Brenda (Jerry) Jochem, Kris (Craig) Marks, and Joe (Liz) Ziegelbauer. He is further survived by his nieces, nephews, relatives,...

Willow Burzlaff

Willow Burzlaff

Jul 3, 2013

Willow Mae ("Willie") Burzlaff, a resident of Slinger, Wisconsin left our world on the 3rd of July at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 27 days. She was born on August 6th 1929 in the Village of North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin the 6th and last child of Gustave and Josie (Lee) Erickson. She became a telephone operator...

Shirley Stoffel

Shirley Stoffel

Jul 3, 2013

Shirley E. Stoffel (nee Schneider), age 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on January 22, 1920 to Bernard and Cora (nee Duncan) Schneider in the Town of Farmington. She moved to West Bend in 1945 and was employed at Enger Kress. She married Raymond Stoffel on June 28,...

Marie Strachota

Marie Strachota

Jul 2, 2013

Marie A. Strachota, nee Weiss, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on July 2, 2013. Born on June 28, 1918, Marie was the 5th of 9 children born to Matthew and Anna (Peters) Weiss in Slinger, WI. She is remembered as an optimistic woman who carried a smile on her face and a song in her heart....

Annemarie Prefontaine

Annemarie Prefontaine

Jul 2, 2013

Annemarie Prefontaine (nee Rupp), 99, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. She was born in Nueremburg, Germany on May 7, 1914 to Joseph and Barbara (nee Suda) Rupp. She married Richard Beikiefer who was a pilot and died in WWII. Annemarie came to the USA after WWII and became a US Citizen. She worked at the Linden Inn on...

Terry Freeman

Terry Freeman

Jun 30, 2013

Terry O. Freeman passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the age of 69 years. Terry was born on June 11, 1944 in Dalhart, TX to Carl and Elva (nee Ehart) Freeman. Terry proudly dedicated eight years of service to the United States Navy. He married Patricia "Patty" Murphy on April 30, 1965. Upon moving to West Bend,...

Robert Guenther

Robert Guenther

Jun 30, 2013

Robert A. Guenther, age 92 years of West Bend, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at The Lighthouse of West Bend. Robert was born December 4, 1920 to Hilbert and Ella (nee Lierman) Guenther in Milwaukee and graduated from Custer High School. Robert married Lorraine (nee Roesler) on May 18, 1946. He retired from A&P Food Stores as an accountant....

Matthew Weber

Matthew Weber

Jun 26, 2013

Matthew "Matt" T. Weber went to join his father on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 36 years. Matt was born on August 10, 1976 in Menomonee Falls to Kenneth and Kathleen (nee Zimmerman) Weber. Matt loved wrestling, football, and he was an avid fisherman. He was always a child at heart and...

Marvin Becker

Marvin Becker

Jun 23, 2013

Marvin "Marv" A. Becker, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born on March 8, 1945 to Phillip and Dorothy Becker (nee Hassinger). Marv was passionate about snowmobiling, tractors, gardening, farming, fishing, hunting, and being up north on his pontoon boat with a pitcher of Old Fashions. He enjoyed traveling to Yellowstone...

Arthur Hoberg

Arthur Hoberg

Jun 21, 2013

Arthur Peter Hoberg, 91, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. He was born on September 1, 1921 in Sheboygan, WI to Ingomar and Minnie (Bayens) Hoberg. Arthur graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1939 and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1947 with an accounting degree and he was also a CPA. From 1942 to 1946, he served...

Thomas Appel

Thomas Appel

Jun 17, 2013

Thomas "Tom" F. Appel passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the age of 68 years. Tom was born on November 19, 1944 in Milwaukee to Henry and Odessa (nee Seeger) Appel. Tom was a graduate of Milwaukee Boys Tech and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam Era. Tom married Patricia "Pat"...

Edith Vorshelen

Edith Vorshelen

Jun 17, 2013

Edith "Edie" van Vorshelen (nee Aissen) passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the age of 74 years.Edie was born on August 20, 1938 in Wilhelmshaven, Germany to Hermann and Herta (nee Schmidt) Aissen. She married Hans-Rolf van Vorshelen on March 25, 1960 in Germany. Edie dedicated many years as a nursing assistant, and then she and Hans-Rolf then...

Beatrice Dahm

Beatrice Dahm

Jun 12, 2013

Beatrice "Beady" A. Dahm (nee Biertzer), 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on March 23, 1933 to the late Peter and Ida (nee Meyer) Biertzer. She married Norman "Buck" Dahm on January 26, 1952 in Waukegan, IL. The majority of her working years, she was employed as an...

Bernice Rochwite

Bernice Rochwite

Jun 10, 2013

Bernice M. Rochwite, 86, of West Bend is safe in the arms of Jesus having gone home on June 10, 2013. She was born on December 10, 1926 to Edwin and Margaret (nee Nehrbass) Barenz. She grew up in the Town of Richfield and graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1944. On June 10, 1944 she was united in...

Kathleen Dalin

Kathleen Dalin

Jun 10, 2013

Kathleen L. Dalin (nee Higgins), age 63, passed away on Monday, June 10th. She was born in Rhinelander, WI on September 2, 1949 to the late Donald and Marion (nee Louis) Higgins. Kathy worked at West Bend Company as a Computer Operator for 27 years. She was also a Licensed Insurance Agent and worked for Thomson Reuter Financial. She was...

Laurie Valerius

Laurie Valerius

Jun 10, 2013

Laurie S. Valerius (nee Schowalter) passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the age of 67 years. She was born on October 8, 1945 in West Bend to Henry and Jean (nee Thomas) Schowalter. Laurie was a strong, vibrant and positive woman who enjoyed travel and believed we should continue learning and...

Franz Keilhauer

Franz Keilhauer

Jun 9, 2013

Franz "Frank" Keilhauer, age 83, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013. He was born on March 9, 1930 to Anton and Elizabeth (nee Pfeiffer) Keilhauer. He worked for Badger Meter from 1966 until 1992. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna (nee Strack); cherished children, Monica (Jeff) Van Tuyle, Erika (Ken) Gutbrod, Dr. Franz (Vicki) Keilhauer; Opa to...

George Powell

George Powell

Jun 4, 2013

George B. Powell, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport. He was born on March 18, 1926 in Waverly, Kentucky to the late Norris and Willie (nee Hunter). He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria (nee Burch); children, Pam (Mike) Henschel, Kathy (Jeff) Williamsen, Cheryl (Fred) Berdine, Steve (Peggy) Powell, Randy (Nikki)...

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